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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 12-16 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 16, 1996 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. Councilmember Kristen Mann was absent and excused. MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carmody noted the publicity for Brooklyn Center when a resident's Christmas light display was featured recently in a metro newspaper. Mayor Kragness shared a holiday reading. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve minutes of the November 18, 1996 -- Special Work Session; November 25, 1996 -- Regular Session; and December 2, 1996 -- Special Work Session as printed passed unanimously. 12/16/96 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 96-236 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONGRATULATING DARRELL MEEHAN AS THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER, THIRD QUARTER 1996, AND CONGRATULATING ALL THIRD QUARTER NOMINEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-237 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -11, CONTRACT 1995 -E, CORRUGATED METAL PIPE SANITARY SEWER TRUNK RELINING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-238 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -07, CONTRACT 1997 -A, REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FUEL SYSTEM, CENTRAL GARAGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-239 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ORCHARD LANE EAST STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 1996 -B The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. 12/16/96 -2- i APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT EXCLUDED BINGO AND APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT AN EXCLUDED RAFFLE FROM THE WILLOW LANE PTA A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the application for authorization to conduct excluded bingo and the application for authorization to conduct an excluded raffle from the Willow Lane PTA passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF 1997 LIQUOR LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the liquor licenses as listed passed unanimously. Class A On -Sale Intoxicating_Liquor License Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 1601 James Circle North Class B On -Sale intoxicating _Lic"uor Licenses Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1347 Brookdale Mall Chi -Chi's Mexican Restaurante, 2101 Freeway Boulevard Earle Brown Bowl, 6440 James Circle North The Ground Round, 2545 County Road 10 Hilton Hotel, 2200 Freeway Boulevard Lynbrook Bowl, 6357 Lilac Drive North Pavilion Restaurant/Rookies Bar and Grill, 1501 Freeway Boulevard Class F and Sunday On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License D'Amico Catering at Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive On -Sale Club Intoxicating_ Liquor License American Legion Post 630, 4307 70th Avenue North On -Sale Wine Licenses Dayton's Brookdale Inn, 1100 Brookdale Center Denny's Restaurant, 3901 Lakebreeze Avenue North Fuddruckers, 5800 Shingle Creek Parkway Denny's Restaurant, 6401 James Circle 12/16/96 -3- On -Sale Non - Intoxicating Li uor License Beacon Bowl, 6525 West River Road Chuckwagon Grill, 1928 57th Avenue North Centerbrook Golf Course and Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Daddy -O's Cafe, 6219 Brooklyn Boulevard Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies, 5937 Summit Drive Dayton's Brookdale Inn, 1100 Brookdale Center Denny's Restaurant, 3901 Lakebreeze Avenue North Denny's Restaurant, 6401 James Circle 50's Grill, 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard Fuddruckers, 5800 Shingle Creek Parkway Scoreboard Pizza, 6816 Humboldt Avenue North Off -Sale Non - Intoxicating; Malt Liquor Licenses Jerry's New Market, 5801 Xerxes Avenue North SuperAmerica, 6545 West River Road SuperAmerica, 1901 57th Avenue North LICENSES Bowling Alley Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle Courtesy Bench U. S. Bench Corporation 3300 Snelling Avenue, Minneapolis Gasoline Service Stations Brookdale Unocal 76 5710 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center Municipal Garage 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway Humboldt Unocal 76 6840 Humboldt Avenue North U. S. Post Office 6848 Lee Avenue North Bill West's Service Center 2000 57th Avenue North Mechanical Svstems General Sheet Metal Corporation 2330 Louisiana Avenue North, Minneapolis Key -Tec Services PO Box 180, Rogers Pool and Billiards Tables Chi - Chi's, Inc. 2101 Freeway Boulevard Public Dance Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle 12/16/96 -4- Rental Dwellings Renewal: Kenneth Solie/Village Properties Evergreen Park Manor Gary Brummer River Glen Apartments Earl J. Backer 7018 Brooklyn Boulevard John and Diane Stephens 3824 Burquest Lane Greg and Kathleen Voge 5018 Ewing Avenue North Todd McDonald 7013 Girard Avenue North Orval and Marya Hage 7215 Girard Avenue North Roland Scherber 4714 Lakeview Avenue North Jerry and Karen Fobbe 4811 Lakeview Avenue North Raymond and Rosanne Marshall 5637 Northport Drive Henry R. Johnson 6736 Scott Avenue North Joseph Veidel 7104 Unity Avenue North Edward Sass 5103 Xerxes Avenue North Irma Vogel 2841 67th Lane North Sind HanQer DeMars Signs 410 93rd Avenue NW, Coon Rapids Tobacco Related Product Brooklyn Center Municipal ml 1500 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center Municipal 42 6250 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center Municipal #3 1966 57th Avenue North Brookdale Unocal 76 r 5710 Xerxes Avenue North Centerbrook Golf Course 5500 Lilac v 1 Drive North Duos Bros. American Legion 4307 70th Avenue North Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle Jerry's New Market 5801 Xerxes Avenue North OPEN FORUM Ms. Kleven, 5835 Zenith Avenue North, suggested a sign ordinance change to allow signs to be posted on commercial property with permission of the property owner. She also was disappointed in the unequal enforcement of this particular provision of the sign ordinance, citing an example where a sign is posted illegally but allowed to remain. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO OPERATE A PAWN SHOP AT 1950 57TH AVENUE NORTH. SUITE 17 SUBNSITTED SH `N PAWN City Manager McCauley noted that this agenda item had been tabled from the November 25. 12/16/96 _;_ I 1996, Council meeting in order to get a clarification from City Attorney LeFevere regarding the issue of "delinquent" and "unpaid" taxes currently owed at Northbrook Plaza, and whether the premises were eligible to be licensed. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the public hearing passed unanimously. Jennifer Greene, Retail Leasing Representative with Welsh Companies, the court- ordered Receiver of Northbrook Plaza, spoke on behalf of Welsh Companies. Since receiving the management and leasing assignment, the primary goals of Welsh for Northbrook have been to stop the physical erosion of the property, to find stable tenants to create positive cash flow to fund other necessary improvements, and to proceed to make those physical changes that the property can afford in order to clean up the property and make it a safer place to do business. New standards for landscaping, snow plowing, lighting, and building maintenance at Northbrook have been implemented to insure that the plaza is presented as cleanly as possible while being a safe retail center for the merchants and their customers. Ms. Greene further stated that Welsh Companies wants to manage this property through cash flow. She was aware of the $28,000 approximate balance of unpaid taxes for 1996, and stated that the revenue from this tenant, Cash `n Pawn, would enable cash flow sufficient to meet the tax needs of the plaza for both 1996 and 1997. Councilmember Carmody responded that this is a condensed neighborhood of the City and was concerned about having this business here. Ms. Greene said that fiu erosion of the property was inevitable without additional tenants. Alan Cross, CEO of Cash `n Pawn International, offered to answer additional questions. He stated that Cash `n Pawn is a nice business and would be an asset to the community. City Attorney LeFevere responded to questions on the unpaid tax status. Mr. LeFevere noted that the Council could deny a business licenses based on unpaid taxes as long as the Council's interpretation of the City's code of ordinances for the term "delinquent" simply means that an obligation was due and unpaid. A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the public hearing passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to deny the application for license to operate a pawn shop at 1950 57th Avenue North, Suite 17, submitted by Cash `n Pawn, due to the unpaid taxes on the premises making it ineligible to be licensed, passed unanimously. 12/16/96 -6- RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 AND MAKING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO City Manager McCauley noted recent correspondence and a recommendation by Hennepin County Acting County Administrator regarding the proposed TIF modifications. With the County Board of Commissioners meeting soon, Mr. McCauley suggested the continuance of this hearing until Friday, December 20, 1996, at 8:30 a.m., in order to learn of the Board of Commissioners response to this recommendation by the Acting County Administrator, Jeff Spartz. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to continue this hearing to December 20, 1996, 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING, SECTION 11 -717 PARAGRAPH 2 City Manager McCauley noted that this was a technical amendment to change the maximum amount charged for pulltab leases to read the maximum amount authorized by law. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the public hearing passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -21 Member Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING; AMENDING SECTION 11 -717, PARAGRAPH2 The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 12 AND 19 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AND HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS• AMENDING SECTIONS 12-1201.12-1206, AND 19 -105 12/16/96 -7- City Manager McCauley explained that this ordinance change established a hearing process in the execution of compliance orders for housing code violations and as appeal process in the abatement of nuisances. I A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to open the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -22 Member Hilstrom introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 12 AND 19 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AND HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS 12-1201,12-1206, AND 19 -105 The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE 1997 BUDGET City Manager McCauley presented the proposed 1997 budget. The City's 1997 budget continues City services and provides funding for street projects without the issuance of bonds. The proposed levy increased revenues to the City General Fund by $247,786. This represents a four percent increase in the City levy over the 1996 levy of $6,194,650 to the proposed levy of $6,442,436 for 1997. The 1996 levy was actually lower than the 1995 levy, resulting in the first increase in the levy in two years. Total City General Fund revenues are budgeted at a 3.01 percent increase. Real estate taxes represent roughly half the City's revenue, with local government aids the next largest source of revenue. City General Fund expenditures are projected to increase 3.01 percent over 1996. However, the operations portion of the General Fund budget will actually decrease in 1997 as compared to 1996. The increase in General Fund revenues is being used to fund, with cash, the City's portion of annual street improvement projects. While revenues in the General Fund are budgeted to increase by approximately $355,000, the 1997 budget allocated $394,070 for street work and includes the additional $112,000 needed to pay the interest and principal payments due on the bonds issued in 1996 for 1996 street projects. The projected savings by using cash, rather than 12/16/96 -8- issuing bonds in 1997 and thereafter for street projects, should reduce the total cost for the City's share of future street improvements projects by eliminating the cost of issuing bonds and paying interest on those bonds. By not issuing bonds for projects in 1997, the projected savings would be approximately $198,000 in interest and costs of issuing bonds. The 1997 budget does not include any increases in the number of full -time personnel and provides modest reductions in part-time employees. The 1997 budget has also changed the format of the budget to make it easier to understand by returning to the former line -item format where there are fewer divisions and more detail is given as to the intended purpose of allocations for each division. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the public hearing passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrom complimented the City Manager and staff on their diligent efforts to make the budget more understandable. She stated that the established City Council goals for 1997 were reflected in the 1997 Budget, and that the City is moving in a good direction. She noted that the Earle Brown Heritage Center will finish 1996 in the black and not require tax increment financing funds for operations. RESOLUTION NO. 26-240 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL TAX CAPACITY LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF OPERATION, PROVIDING INFORMATIONAL SERVICE, AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MSA 469.001 THROUGH 469.047 OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE YEAR 1997 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -241 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 12/16/96 -9- RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FINAL TAX LEVY FOR 1997 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, THE STREET IMPROVEMENT DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, THE E.D.A. FUND, AND THE H.R.A. FUND BUDGETS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -242 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1997 FINAL BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-243 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1997 PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-244 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1997 PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-245 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1997 PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE ENTERPRISE FUNDS 12/16/96 -10- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-246 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1997 PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING REFUNDS OF PERMIT FEES City Manager McCauley introduced this ordinance section setting policy on requests for permit fee refunds. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the first reading of the ordinance and set January 13, 1997, for a public hearing and second reading passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE City Manager McCauley introduced a housekeeping ordinance to reflect the adoption of modifications to the State Building Code in 1995. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the first reading of the ordinance and set January 13, 1997, for a public hearing and second reading passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF DAMAGES AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF (MPRS SETTLEMENT), City Manager McCauley explained the City's allocation of costs and damages for the Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS) lawsuit. The MPRS has administered pre- employment screening tests for entry-level police officers for member cities since 1979. In 1993, two lawsuits were commenced in order to determine whether the MPRS testing process was lawful and whether damages should be awarded to the plaintiffs. The court ruled that the 12/16/96 -11- MPRS testing process violated the state Human Rights Act and the plaintiffs were entitled to damages. Brooklyn Center's allocation of the costs and damages is $20,287.50. (There were 36 defendant cities involved in this suit.) Councilmember Hilstrom inquired whether Brooklyn Center still used this MPRS method of testing recruits. Mr. LeFevere responded that Brooklyn Center hasn't used the MPRS method for several years. RESOLUTION NO. 96-247 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF DAMAGES AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF (MPRS SETTLEMENT) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SIX-LANE OPTION AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 100 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 55 AND 50TH AVENUE NORTH City Manager McCauley explained the recommendation by the North Metro Highway 100 Council, Mn/DOT, and the Metropolitan Council for upgrading the Highway 100 corridor between Highway 55 and 50th Avenue North. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)recommends that Highway 100 be upgraded to six lanes in order to meet future traffic demands. RESOLUTION NO. 96-248 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SIX-LANE OPTION AND THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 100 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 55 AND 50TH AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols and passed unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL LIAISONS TO CITY COMMISSIONS FOR 1997 A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to ratify the 12/16/96 -12- mayoral appointments of Council liaisons to the commissions as listed passed unanimously. Councilmember Carmody Human Rights and Resources Commission Councilmember Hilstrom Financial Commission and Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) Councilmember-elect Lasman Housing Commission and Crime Prevention Councilmember-elect Peppe Park and Recreation Commission MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to ratify the mayoral nominations for reappointments to City Advisory Commissions as listed passed unanimously. Financial Commission: Donn Escher, Ron Christensen Housing Commission: Jonathan Carter, Michael desParois, Naomi Ische Human Rights and Resources Commission: Sharon Achtelik,Nancy Doucette Park and Recreation Commission: Bud Sorenson Planning Commission: Tim Willson, Graydon Boeck, Dianne Reem, Brian Walker RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LOCAL 49 (PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1997-1999 City Manager McCauley stated that the City has reached an agreement with local 49 (Public Works) on a three-year contract, with a three percent increase on base wages effective January 1 of each year, 1997, 1998, and 1999, and a phase in of insurance coverage into a cafeteria insurance plan. RESOLUTION NO. 96-249 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LOCAL 49 (PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1997-1999 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1997 City Manager McCauley proposed a three percent increase in wages effective January 1. 1997, 12/16/96 _13_ for all non - represented full -time employees, plus a few insurance benefit changes with the shift to a cafeteria insurance plan. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -250 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1997 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. SET DATE FOR FIRST CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN JANUARY 1997 A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to set the date for first City Council meeting in 1997 for January 13, 1997, at 7 p.m. passed unanimously. RESOLUTI APPOINTING AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEM 31._1996 City Manager McCauley stated that the City began using the firm Deloitte and Touche for audit services in 1987. In 1994, the City Council directed that a requests for proposals be solicited from other auditing firms. At that time, an audit committee reviewed proposals from six firms i and recommended that the City continue to receive services from Deloitte and Touche. In 1996, the Financial Commission recommended and the Council adopted a policy which established a schedule for conducting requests for proposals (RFPs) for the six professional services used by the Finance Department. The purpose was to ensure that some RAPS would be done each year and that all services would be periodically rebid. This schedule established the year 2000 as the next time that a RFP would be conducted for audit services. Deloitte and Touche proposed a fee for this audit service of $27,100, which is an increase of less than two percent over the fee for the same service last year. Deloitte and Touche was doing an excellent job, according to staff. Councilmember Carmody expressed concern with retaining the services of the same auditors for more than a decade. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if Deloitte and Touche utilize different employees annually when conducting their audits. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -251 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLU TION APPOINTING AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,1996 121/16/96 -14- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols and passed unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER CHARLES F. NICHOLS SR. , FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE COUNCIL Mayor Kragness expressed thanks on the behalf of the Council to Mr. Nichols for his dedication and service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Mr. Nichols wished the City well in the future and expressed his gratitude in being allowed to serve as a Council member. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. passed unanimously. J" * City Clerk Mayor 4 . Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 12/16/96 -15- I